Spectrum Group Architects, PC

Domestic Architecture of the Modern Movement developed in two stages; The Arts & Crafts movement, and the Machine Age, which came about after World War I.

The Arts & Craft movement deliberately 'turned its back' on historical precedence for decoration and design, with ornamentation becoming 'modernized'. Two distinct styles for American houses came out of this movement, the Prairie Style (1900-1920) and the Craftsman Style (1905-1930). Prairie Style roots came from Chicago with Frank Lloyd Wright, whereas the Craftsman Style was born in southern California with the Greene brothers.

The Renaissance Classical House styles, whether the emphasis is Italian, French, or English, all share certain features, including balanced, symmetrical facades and typically have decorative details, such as crowned windows and doors, dentils, quoins, and pilasters. Very rare would be two-story columns; one story entrance porches is quite frequent on these homes.